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Miniature Carriage Clock Circa 1930
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Miniature Carriage Clock Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
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Miniature carriage clock circa 1930. An interesting miniature carriage clock, of rare oval outline the bevelled 5 glass case enclosing an eight day movement with enamel dial inscribed Elliot and son London. A unique little carriage clock of miniature proportions which would suit a variety of rooms.

For further Clocks of interest please visit our website www.frankcraigantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Miniature Brass Carriage Clock to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 07381501
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Stamped Made in France on the backplate: standard export marking after 1891.
Retailer name Elliott & Son London on the dial: British market piece.
Platform escapement visible through the top glass: traditional mechanical escapement.
Slotted steel screws on the backplate: early twentieth-century assembly.
Curved bevelled glass panels: individually fitted to the oval brass frame.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA911643
Dealers Internal Reference
1290
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Description
Miniature carriage clock circa 1930.
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An interesting miniature carriage clock, of rare oval outline the bevelled 5 glass case enclosing an eight day movement with enamel dial inscribed Elliot and son London.
Frank Craig Antiques

A unique little carriage clock of miniature proportions which would suit a variety of rooms.

For further Clocks of interest please visit our website www.frankcraigantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Miniature Brass Carriage Clock to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 07381501
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Stamped Made in France on the backplate: standard export marking after 1891.
Retailer name Elliott & Son London on the dial: British market piece.
Platform escapement visible through the top glass: traditional mechanical escapement.
Slotted steel screws on the backplate: early twentieth-century assembly.
Curved bevelled glass panels: individually fitted to the oval brass frame.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA911643
Dealers Internal Ref
1290
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

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A miniature oval brass carriage clock featuring glass panels, a top handle, and a white dial with Roman numerals signed Elliott and Son London.
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Archive I A miniature oval brass carriage clock featuring glass panels, a top handle, and a white dial with Roman numerals signed Elliott and Son London.

Miniature Carriage Clock Circa 1930

Archive II A miniature oval brass carriage clock featuring glass panels, a top handle, and a white dial with Roman numerals signed Elliott and Son London. View II
Archive III A miniature oval brass carriage clock featuring glass panels, a top handle, and a white dial with Roman numerals signed Elliott and Son London. View III
Archive IV A miniature oval brass carriage clock featuring glass panels, a top handle, and a white dial with Roman numerals signed Elliott and Son London. View IV
Archive V A miniature oval brass carriage clock featuring glass panels, a top handle, and a white dial with Roman numerals signed Elliott and Son London. View V
Archive VI A miniature oval brass carriage clock featuring glass panels, a top handle, and a white dial with Roman numerals signed Elliott and Son London. View VI
Archive VII A miniature oval brass carriage clock featuring glass panels, a top handle, and a white dial with Roman numerals signed Elliott and Son London. View VII
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A miniature oval brass carriage clock featuring glass panels, a top handle, and a white dial with Roman numerals signed Elliott and Son London.
Miniature carriage clock circa 1930
Ref: SA911643
A miniature oval brass carriage clock featuring glass panels, a top handle, and a white dial with Roman numerals signed Elliott and Son London.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourGold, White
  • MotifsOval brass case, carrying handle, white enamel dial, bevelled glass panels
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This miniature carriage clock from 1930 exemplifies the Art Deco style through its compact oval outline and streamlined metal framing. The piece employs brass, glass, and white enamel, presenting a warm gold-coloured metallic finish combined with transparent side panels and a pale dial face. The hardware includes a shaped top carrying handle, spherical mounting finials, small ball feet beneath the base, and vertical brass moulding strips framing the curved glass. The white enamel dial displays black Roman numerals, minute markers, and the signature text Elliott and Son London across the centre. The case stands 8 cm high, 7 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this timepiece sits comfortably upon a mantelpiece, desk, or bookshelf within a gentleman's library or study, functioning as a decorative accent and a practical timekeeper.

FAQs

Carriage clocks were originally developed in France during the early nineteenth century as durable timepieces designed for travel. Equipped with a sturdy carrying handle and a platform escapement rather than a pendulum, these compact clocks maintained accurate time keeping while undergoing movement during transport.

Traditional carriage clocks feature polished or gilded brass cases set with bevelled glass panels on all sides to reveal the internal movement. The dials are typically crafted from white vitreous enamel with hand-painted Roman numerals and blued steel hands.

Authentic period carriage clocks often feature maker marks stamped onto the back plate or dial, precise heavy brass joinery, and thick bevelled glass panels. The presence of a key-wound spring mechanism and a jewelled platform escapement further distinguishes authentic horological pieces from modern battery-operated reproductions.

A brass carriage clock serves as a sophisticated accent piece when positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, an office desk, or nested among books on open shelving. Pairing metallic brass horology with darker timber or modern neutral stone creates a striking contrast.

Dust the exterior glass and brass gently with a clean microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive metal polishes that can wear away protective lacquer or plating. Mechanical movements should be wound carefully using the correct size key and professionally serviced by a horologist every few years.
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